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Bettye J. Simpson, 67, passed away July 30, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Hospital. She was born January 15, 1944 in Selma, Arkansas to the late K.D. and late Gertrude Trotter
Even when her health failed, her faith never faltered; she was confident in knowing that she would spend eternity with her Lord and Savior.
She attended Selma Junior High School and proudly graduated from Drew High School in 1962. She was an active participate in all school reunions until she became ill.
She lived her life as a servant to all mankind. She impacted the lives of many by serving in various positions within the Human Services field throughout her lifetime ranging from a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Delta Counseling to Unit Clerk at Drew Memorial Hospital where she retired. Her entrepreneurial spirit was manifested through various businesses such as the West Side Grocery and B&B Barbeque.
She accepted Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age and dutifully worked in many capacities within the church. She served faithfully as the ''Mother'' at The Word Church under the leadership of Pastor Daniels. She was loved by all who came into contact with her charisma and whit.
She united in holy matrimony to Walter D. Simpson on December 20, 1975. Three brothers and five sisters preceded her in death, Reginald, Albert Sr., Evelina, Margaret, Azzie, Wanda, and Joyce.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Walter D. Simpson; two daughters, Shaura Ivy, of Monticello, AR, Talesha (Steve) Williams of Fayetteville, NC; two sons, Clayton Powell of Milwaukee, WI, Curtis (Alicia) Simpson of Crossett, AR; seven grandchildren, Terrial, Tamesha, Taylor, ThoNia, Kiara, Quintarious, and Quintavia ; one goddaughter, D’Arbonee Forte , one special niece, Toni Thomas; five brothers, Minister John Trotter of McGehee, AR, Karon Trotter, Kerwin (Cynthia) Coleman both of Monticello, AR, Minister DeJuan (Lisa) Trotter of Garland, TX, and Gerald (Hilda) Canada of Bryant, AR; five sisters, Apostle Vertie Pettiford of Garland, TX, Emma Carr of Tacoma, WA, Overseer Ola (Lorenza) Simmons, Evangelist Florine ( Bobby) Moore, and Mary (Sammy) Simpson all of Monticello, AR; three brother –in- laws, seven sister-in-laws; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Even when her health failed, her faith never faltered; she was confident in knowing that she would spend eternity with her Lord and Savior.
She attended Selma Junior High School and proudly graduated from Drew High School in 1962. She was an active participate in all school reunions until she became ill.
She lived her life as a servant to all mankind. She impacted the lives of many by serving in various positions within the Human Services field throughout her lifetime ranging from a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Delta Counseling to Unit Clerk at Drew Memorial Hospital where she retired. Her entrepreneurial spirit was manifested through various businesses such as the West Side Grocery and B&B Barbeque.
She accepted Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age and dutifully worked in many capacities within the church. She served faithfully as the ''Mother'' at The Word Church under the leadership of Pastor Daniels. She was loved by all who came into contact with her charisma and whit.
She united in holy matrimony to Walter D. Simpson on December 20, 1975. Three brothers and five sisters preceded her in death, Reginald, Albert Sr., Evelina, Margaret, Azzie, Wanda, and Joyce.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Walter D. Simpson; two daughters, Shaura Ivy, of Monticello, AR, Talesha (Steve) Williams of Fayetteville, NC; two sons, Clayton Powell of Milwaukee, WI, Curtis (Alicia) Simpson of Crossett, AR; seven grandchildren, Terrial, Tamesha, Taylor, ThoNia, Kiara, Quintarious, and Quintavia ; one goddaughter, D’Arbonee Forte , one special niece, Toni Thomas; five brothers, Minister John Trotter of McGehee, AR, Karon Trotter, Kerwin (Cynthia) Coleman both of Monticello, AR, Minister DeJuan (Lisa) Trotter of Garland, TX, and Gerald (Hilda) Canada of Bryant, AR; five sisters, Apostle Vertie Pettiford of Garland, TX, Emma Carr of Tacoma, WA, Overseer Ola (Lorenza) Simmons, Evangelist Florine ( Bobby) Moore, and Mary (Sammy) Simpson all of Monticello, AR; three brother –in- laws, seven sister-in-laws; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.